An A-Z gazetteer of places to go and things to do in the countryside of Scotland. Part of the Scotland Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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Scotland Travel Guide - Countryside Attractions An A-Z gazetteer of places to go and things to do in the countryside of Scotland. Part of the Scotland Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information |
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Scottish Countryside Attractions - LLinn o' Dee - Loch TayScotland Attractions Guide
Linn o' Dee
Braemar, Grampian, Scotland A famous beauty spot, much favoured by Queen Victoria. The River Dee runs through a narrow channel and drops into rocky pools below. There are walking trails through the woods and picnic spots beside the falls. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating:  ?
Linn of Tummel
Pitlochry, Tayside, Scotland, PH16 5NP 56 acres (22.7ha) by Rivers Tummel and Garry next to the Killiecrankie property. Walk through mixed woodland. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Awe
Strathclyde, Scotland Scotland's longest loch at more than 25 miles (40.2km). MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve
A865, Stilligarry, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, HS8 5RS There are two major nature reserves in the southern isles; the first is the RSPB reserve at Balranald on North Uist. The second is the Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve just north of Kildonan, on South Uist. This important reserve, operated by Scottish Natural Heritage, takes in … MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Earn
Tayside, Scotland Flanked by majestic mountains. A favorite spot for water sports. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Fyne
Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland A huge sea loch that reaches from the Argyll mountains to the sea north of Arran. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Garten Osprey Centre
Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands, Scotland The Osprey Centre is a nature reserve on the shore of Loch Garten, in the Abernethy Forest near Nethy Bridge, at the north east corner of the Cairngorm National Park. For many years ospreys deserted Scotland, but a pair breedin birds settled in the Loch Gareten area, and the Osprey … MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Lomond
Central Scotland, Scotland This loch is well known from the song. It is 23 miles (37 km) long. The north is mountainous and the south is wooded islands and shores. A boat cruise leaves from the Balloch pier. Avoid on weekends due to busy traffic. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Loch Ness
Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland 23 mile (37 km) long loch famous for the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. The Loch is forested along its sides and is the site of Urquhart Castle. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating:  ?
Loch Tay
Tayside, Scotland Mountain setting - Ben Lawers is on the north shore; south route is narrow and winding but has beautiful views. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
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